and again in April 2014. They have a daughter, Ayala. In August 2016, Short announced his engagement to Aida Abramyan. The couple wed in December of that year and have two sons together. Legal troubles In 2014, as part of a no-jail plea agreement, Short pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence and performed 30 hours of community service. Short also avoided jail by pleading no contest to a felony assault charge after throwing "a running punch" at his in-law during a family gathering at a bar. Short stated he was being taunted and acted in self-defense, and his opponent admitted he had removed his jersey and was prepared to fight Short before the punch caused a concussion and fractured eye socket. In an interview with Access Hollywood Live, Short said that substance abuse, both alcoholism and cocaine use due to the stress of family issues and personal loss, led to his departure from Scandal. Filmography Film Television Awards and nominations Black Reel Awards 2008, Best Ensemble: Cadillac Records (Winner) 2008, Best Breakthrough Performance: Cadillac Records (Nominated) Image Awards 2009, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Cadillac Records (Winner) 2008, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Stomp the Yard (Nominated) MTV Movie Awards 2007, Breakthrough Performance: Stomp the Yard (Nominated) 2007, Best Kiss: Stomp the Yard w/ Meagan Good (Nominated) Teen Choice Awards 2007, Best Dance: Stomp the Yard (Nominated) References External links Stomp the Yard interview Cadillac Records Interview w/ Chris Brown/Rihanna mention 1982 births Living people 21st-century American male actors African-American choreographers African-American male actors African-American male dancers American choreographers American male dancers American male film actors American male musical theatre actors American male television actors Male actors from Kansas City, Missouri Male actors from Los Angeles Orange County School of the Arts alumni